Shaquille O’Neal took out a full page ad in Tuesday’s Miami Herald. The text:

“When I talk about my ‘new team’ in Miami I am including you, the fans. The love you have shown since it was announced that I was coming to Miami has been amazing, and it will not go unrewarded. Keep up that kind of support, and we might be printing invitations to a parade in June. D. Wade, Eddie, Dolie, Malik, Jerome, Udonis, Wang and Dorrell: The business begins. Together, we can bring the trophy to South Beach. Meet me at the gym … “

— Shaquille O’Neal

I haven’t seen this type of fan support for the Heat ever! Now Diesel is spreading some love. Needless to say, I will be purchasing a new Shaq jersey this weekend. I always looked good in black.